ENGAGE IN STEAM

Let your curiosity drive the possibilities!

As we face the new normal and we transition into Distance Learning, we (SUHSD) want you to continue enriching your education with STEAM opportunities.

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Message to Students, Parents and Community about Distance Learning

Hello Sweetwater Union High School District Students, Parents and Community,

As we prepare for the launch of our Distance Learning programs, we want to share with you the resources available for parents and students. As a reminder, the distance learning websites are available for all and continue to be updated. This week we also published a one-page set of guidelines for distance learning for all to follow. Finally, we are including a much more comprehensive guide to distance learning. You can find that document as an attachment to this email.

For our Senior students (12th graders), we sent out a survey this week to ask about graduation and looking for both parent and student input on this. You can see the link to the survey here. We ask that parents and student log in together, as we require a Sweetwater District email address for completion. Once logged in, you can answer in either the ‘parent’ or ‘student’ section. Please share this as we’d like to hear from as many students and parents as possible.

Latest information for parents and guardians can be found HERE

Sweetwater Union High School District

Are you registered to attend school next school year (2020-21)?

Sweetwater Union High School District Online Registration

Access your "Parent Portal" account to complete your student(s) online registration.

Notes:

a) "Parent Portal" works best on the following web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). Avoid using mobile devices such as phones or tablets. campusportal.sweetwaterschools.org

b) Login using your username and password. If you don't have a username - create it. If you forgot your password, click on "Forgot your Password?".

c)Once logged in, click on "More" to find "Online Registration"

If you have any questions please contact a representative at the school. You can find contact information for your school here: Sweetwater Schools

Have you been counted?

The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community.

This opportunity comes every ten (10) years! Your community COUNTS on you!

Details HERE

How about learning to code (programming) and creating your own video games?

Video game software development company Unity is offering free access to Unity Learn Premium which includes interactive lessons, tutorials and projects for learning game development until June 20.

Full Details HERE

The James Dyson Foundation

Dyson engineers have designed these challenges specifically for students. Ideal for home, they encourage inquisitive young minds to get excited about engineering.

Challenge

You get it. You’ve grasped an important scientific theory, concept or principle. Now can you share your insight? An inventive video can get across complex material that would take pages of text to communicate.

To take part in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge (the “Challenge”), create a short video (3:00 minutes max) to explain a big idea in one of these fields: Physics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, COVID-19.

Your film can take any form you like: animation, talking head, documentary, dramatic reconstruction, whatever. It’s worth keeping in mind that video is a dynamic visual medium – using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations etc. is a lot more effective than standing in front of a blackboard talking.

Find more DETAILS HERE

Know Thyself

Know thyself by understanding your own strengths, interests, and aspirations. Log into your FREE online account > Take the online assessment > Explore your interest > Find your purpose

Log into Thrively HERE using your district google email account

Every SUHSD (middle and high school) student has FREE access to Thrively - Check your account and learn about yourself!

Online (FREE) "Digital Wellness & Safety" Course for Middle School Students

The world is smaller than we think. Going online can put the world at our fingertips. But being connected also has risks.

Middle school students can learn modern digital health concepts such as digital emotional intelligence, digital dependency, online privacy, and evaluating content for accuracy & perspective

To join the course, simply go to http://www.everfi.com/register

and enter the following code to join the class: 79883122

Online (FREE) "Financial Literacy" Gamified Course for High School Students

Financial Literacy is a digital financial education program that teaches students how to make wise financial decisions to promote financial well-being over their lifetime.

Interactive lessons on banking basics, income and employment, budgeting, consumer skills, credit & debt, insurance, and financing higher education.

To join the course, go to http://www.everfi.com/register

and enter the following code to join the class: f95a2051

NEPRIS

What if you had the opportunity to listen to a professional of the field of your interest? NEPRIS brings the industry experts to you! You can watch pre-recorded virtual meetings on a vast array of professions. Over 9,000 career videos to explore.

*All SUHSD high school students have access to NEPRIS the entire school year. Interactive LIVE meetings can be arranged by your high school counselors/teachers.

Learn to Code (program) a virtual ROBOT

Meet "VEXcode" Drag > Drop > Drive > with VEXcode VR

VEXcode VR lets you code a virtual robot using a block-based coding environment powered by Scratch Blocks. VEXcode VR is based on VEXcode, the same programming environment used by VEX 123, GO, IQ and V5 robots.

Web Based: No software installations required. VEXcode VR works in all major desktop and tablet browsers.
Virtual Robots: Choose your pre-built virtual robot. Use drivetrains to navigate. Use sensors to help solve mazes. Use pen features on the art canvas to code a creative drawing. Use the new electromagnet to interact with game objects in challenges.
Virtual Playgrounds: Choose from different virtual 3D playgrounds to take advantage of the virtual robot’s features. Control your point of view as the robot runs your code. Visualize data on the playgrounds' dashboard. Playgrounds include grid worlds, art canvases, and walled mazes. There are many more Virtual Playgrounds to come!
Challenges and activities: Education experts have created approachable activities that can be easily implemented.

Play and learn by coding a virtual robot. More details at https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexcode

Ready to Code! https://vr.vex.com/

Casa Azul Productions

Casa Azul Productions has recently launched an online website design course free of charge. The current course is available in Spanish for Spanish-speakers. We will be launching the English version by the end of April. This pilot online program is funded by a grant from the U.S. State Department.

To participate in the courses, students simply need to do the following:

1. Register at www.casaazulproductions.com

2. Read the course descriptions and choose the course they want to take.

Students who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from Casa Azul Productions.

Are you a High School student taking Advanced Placement STEM classes?

National Math Science Initiative (NMSI) Grant

AP Math, AP Science, AP English, & AP Computer Science courses.

High schools involved: BVH, CVH, ELH, HTH, MVH, MOH, OLY, ORH, SOH, & SUH

This message is for you!

In an effort to provide support to our AP STEM students during these challenging times, our partner, NMSI has developed online "Student Study Sessions" for you to continue your academic preparation.

These are one (1) hour virtual sessions per subject and per particular topic.

Registration is now open for Online Student Study Sessions.
1. Select the topics you want to review by referencing this schedule.
2. Click on the link to register for the session.
3. Check your email for further instructions

Note: The sessions listed start time is in CST/CDT time - Be sure to convert the time to our local Pacific (PST) time.

Learn more about SUHSD and NMSI - HERE.

Amazing Educational Resources

Check out the amazing educational resources on every subject offering FREE subscriptions - Click HERE

Compilation of Resources for Families from San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE)

This is a list of multiple activities that parents can implement with their students. Click HERE!


Student Email Account All SUHSD students have a student email account that is a Google email account with access to all Google features. It looks like this: "username@sweetwaterschools.net" You can find your account information HERE.	FREE!!! 365 Microsoft Licenses All SUHSD students (and employees) of the District get free Microsoft Office 365 licenses for up to five devices. Full details HERE.	How about FREE STEM Software? Students and educators have free access to Autodesk software subject to Educational stand-alone licenses through the Autodesk Education Community. https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/

Student Email Account

All SUHSD students have a student email account that is a Google email account with access to all Google features. It looks like this: "username@sweetwaterschools.net"

You can find your account information HERE.

FREE!!! 365 Microsoft Licenses

All SUHSD students (and employees) of the District get free Microsoft Office 365 licenses for up to five devices.

Full details HERE.

How about FREE STEM Software?

Students and educators have free access to Autodesk software subject to Educational stand-alone licenses through the Autodesk Education Community.

https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/

"Success Innovation" Interviews with Lazaro Herrera

Watch (or listen) Lazaro Herrera, founder of "Success Innovation"' conversing with local STEM-related professionals; what it took for them to get to where they are, what triggered them to get started in that particular professional path, what the most rewarding aspect of their career has been, what they aspire to accomplish, and how they feel they can share their knowledge with the public.

Access Podcasts HERE

Watch "Success Innovation" Interviews in Youtube HERE

Spotlight interview: America Rodriguez (College Engineering Student)

"Happy Face During Hard times!"

Very uplifting and touching story with America Rodriguez. Learn how she discovered the love for civil engineering and how she continues to forge forth in her goals. Very hard DACA discussion and her passion for motorcycles.

STEAM programs and activities in San Diego

San Diego as a STEM-rich region needs to be ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. The San Diego STEM ECO System connects the community with regional STEAM events and programs. Find a STEAM Opportunity for you today! HERE.

SUHSD Board Members

Paula Hall, Kevin J. Pike, Nicholas Segura, Arturo Solis, Frank A. Tarantino

Dr. Karen Janney -Superintendent-

Accessibility

ENGAGE IN STEAM

Challenges make life interesting and meaningful

ENGAGE IN STEAM

Challenges make life interesting and meaningful

Let your curiosity drive the possibilities!

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Message to Students, Parents and Community about Distance Learning

Meal Distribution

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Are you registered to attend school next school year (2020-21)?

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SUHSD Distance Learning Infographic 4.14.pdf

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United States Census 2020

Have you been counted?

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The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do

Make your own Face Mask

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Code your own Video Games with UNITY

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The James Dyson Foundation

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Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Challenge

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Know Thyself

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AMAZON "Future Engineer" Program

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Protect you Digital Identity

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Online (FREE) "FutureSmart" Course for Middle School Students

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Online (FREE) "Keys to Your FUTURE" Course for High School Students

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Online (FREE) "Financial Literacy" *Gamified* Course for High School Students

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NEPRIS

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Learn to Code (program) a virtual ROBOT

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Casa Azul Productions

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Are you a High School student taking Advanced Placement STEM classes?

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Amazing Educational Resources

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Compilation of Resources for Families from San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE)

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Student Email Account

FREE!!! 365 Microsoft Licenses

How about FREE STEM Software?

Student Email Account

FREE!!! 365 Microsoft Licenses

How about FREE STEM Software?

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"Success Innovation" Interviews with Lazaro Herrera

Spotlight interview: America Rodriguez (College Engineering Student)

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STEAM programs and activities in San Diego

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College and Career Readiness Office\STEAM

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Online (FREE) "Financial Literacy" Gamified Course for High School Students